Software security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, penetration testing, and implementing security protocols across various software environments. Many courses introduce tools like static and dynamic analysis software, intrusion detection systems, and security frameworks, showing how these tools enhance your ability to protect applications from potential threats.

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Agentic Workflows, CI/CD, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, AI Enablement, Cloud Deployment, Test Automation, AI Product Strategy, Program Development, Microsoft Copilot, Maintainability, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Encryption, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Information Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, System Implementation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Firewall, Hardware Troubleshooting, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Systems Administration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Investigation, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Preprocessing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Project Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months